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Jack Sotallaro's avatar

Thank you for being a voice of reason. We should remember Ezekiel 18:20 when we come to treat with the Persian people, as we did with the German and Japanese people after WWII. I'm sure many Democrats today don't agree with our government, as did many Republicans not agree with it a year ago. We're all children of God.

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Edwin Leap's avatar

We are indeed sir!

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Howard Levitin's avatar

Wow. Thanks for sharing this beautiful story. We need to be cautious about judging all based on the actions of a government with which we disagree. By the way, Persian food is fabulous. They create magic with their rice.

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Edwin Leap's avatar

Is there on in Columbus? Maybe someday we can go there. I think there's one in Greenvile, SC.

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Jane  Robelot DeCarvalho's avatar

Yes!!! Ali Saifi’s great gift to his chosen hometown of Greenville - Pomegranate on Main - Amazing food and an amazing man! Be sure to meet him!

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Daniel Beegan's avatar

Dr. Leap you have provided a great reminder not to judge people because their homelands have bad, maybe even evil, political leaders.

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Charlene's avatar

Dr. Leap you are always the voice of reason. Thank you!

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Jane  Robelot DeCarvalho's avatar

Amen Dr. Leap! Amen!

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Larry E Whittington's avatar

We need to use wisdom in our ways with people.

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Anita C's avatar

Yes, God have mercy on all of us who have been victims or misguided by the promises of dictators. In the end we must all live with our actions and hope God is merciful.

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MICHAEL L HARDY's avatar

Well said Ed. This world and all the political rhetoric that goes on sometimes drives me crazy. Why can't we just all get along and live in peace. Not going to happen I'm afraid but I won't stop praying for a better tomorrow and the next day. Let's continue to uplift our father and praise him every day and to never judge others by any standards. God will do all the judging on judgement day. Just YOU be ready because YOU get only one chance. It wouldn't hurt me to see social media disappear either. Evil has always been here, and it will continue just YOU don't let it control your right from wrongs. God is great! Always turn to him when you feel overwhelmed and let's pray for peace and a better world tomorrow.

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